Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985) was an American musician and actor. From age eight, he starred alongside his family in the radio and television series The Adventures of …

Dec 27, 2025 · Rick Nelson, American singer and actor, one of rock music’s first teen idols. Nelson gained fame on his parents’ television series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, which embodied …

4 days ago · Ricky Nelson's twin sons reveal how their father's decision saved their lives before his fatal 1985 plane crash in the new memoir "What Happened to Your Hair?"

Ricky Nelson was born on May 8, 1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA as Eric Hilliard Nelson. He was an actor, known for The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (1952) and Rio Bravo (1959). He was married to …

Jun 3, 2025 · Ricky Nelson was a child star turned teen idol who was on the comeback trail when tragedy struck.

Dec 26, 2025 · Gunnar and Matt Nelson are recalling when they knew their dad Ricky was a true musical icon The 58-year-old identical twins spoke to PEOPLE for an exclusive interview ahead of …

Sep 13, 2025 · The second son of band leader Ozzie Nelson, Rick and his family starred in the 50s sitcom “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” an extension of his parents’ radio program.

Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson (May 8, 1940 – December 31, 1985), was one of the first American teen idols. On television, Nelson acted out his real-life role as the son of Ozzie and …

Dec 26, 2025 · Ricky Nelson’s sons share new details about the plane crash that took his life and clear up long-standing rumors.

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